From the series Sports Superstars
Chloe Kim
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
ReviewedChloe Kim drops into the superpipe at the X Games. She lands a frontside 1080! This hi-lo title shares Kim’s snowboarding career from the beginning into her rise as one of the best in the sport. Engaging, leveled text and colorful photos will keep even reluctant readers turning the pages. Features like a timeline and a map of major competitions add detail about Kim’s many snowboarding achievements.
This series shares the stories of athletes from the worlds of soccer, football, snowboarding, and more. Each title takes a player and presents their biography and career highlights. The text is written at a third grade reading level with one-to-two brief paragraphs per page. The books successfully balance accessible, readable language with comprehensive information, and titles are chock-full of facts about the athletes. Layouts include full-page color photographs as well as engaging graphics. The titles have strong text features, such as a career time line, map of where each athlete played, and a “trophy shelf” highlighting honors they have received. VERDICT With in-depth information and engaging features, this series is a recommended addition to collections needing biographical hi-lo material.
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